2015 Student HandbookMiddle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro

www.gsfta.com

31 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

Maps to Murfreesboro and MTSU

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Table of Contents

GSFTA Purpose, Philosophy, and Goals ............................................................... 2

Registration Day .................................................................................................... 3

General Information ............................................................................................... 3

Disciplinary Code................................................................................................... 7

Disciplinary Procedures ......................................................................................... 8

Dormitory Information ...................................................................................... 8–10

Bookstore ............................................................................................................ 11

Clinic/Health Services, Computer Technology Access,

Dining Facility, Emergency Information .......................................................... 11

Laundry, Library (Music), Library (Walker), Mail ................................................. 12

Mid-Session Concert/Performance, Recreation,

Things Not to Bring ......................................................................................... 13

Parent Visitation, Finale Events, Check-Out ....................................................... 14

Places of Worship, Area Hotels/Motels, Restaurants

Directions/Maps/Access ................................................................................. 15

Campus Map ....................................................................................................... 16

Maps to Murfreesboro and MTSU ..................................................................... IBC

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The Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts (GSFTA) is a four-week sum-mer program for rising eleventh and twelfth grade students in Tennessee. Admin-istered by the State Department of Education, the program offers intensive study programs in art, dance, theatre, filmmaking, and music. Students are selected in competitive auditions during the month of January at Middle Tennessee State University. Auditions are open to Tennessee residents who attend public, private, or home schools. The Governor’s School for the Arts at MTSU focuses on music, filmmaking, dance, visual arts, and theatre. In music, students rehearse daily in major ensembles such as orchestra, band, or chorus. Chamber ensembles and private instruction are available for strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, piano, guitar, and voice. Dance students concentrate on classes in classical ballet with some experience in modern dance and jazz. Art activities may include painting, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, computer graphics, printmaking, and sculpture. Theatre students explore all facets of the theatrical arts including performance and technical theatre. They participate in small-group activities in acting, mime, voice improvement, oral interpretation, stage movement, and stage combat as well as design and production activities in costuming, lighting, sound, and set construction. Filmmaking students will fill crucial crew positions on the set using the same protocols conducted in Hollywood studios. Each day, students attend classes for which they receive three hours college credit. Students work in labs and studios and participate in rehearsals. While most of their time and energies are spent in their chosen arts areas, they also have opportunities to learn about other art forms. In the evenings, all students participate in school-wide assemblies that include exhibits, lectures, and performances by outstanding professional artists. Students who attend the GSFTA arrive with the skills and abilities they have learned from working with dedicated public and private teachers in their hometown schools and studios. Teachers strive to build on those skills and abilities. Through four weeks of exciting and intensive focus on the arts, students have the opportunity to enhance their talents, increase their understanding of their art forms, and develop valuable perspectives about the contributions of all of the arts to the quality of life. It is hoped that after the GSFTA experience, students will return to their hometowns with renewed commitment to the arts and with fresh ideas and new perspectives. When students share their experiences and ideas with their families and friends, the GSFTA will have accomplished its mission to reach across the entire state and enrich all of Tennessee’s public and private schools and all of its many communities.

Governor’s School for the ArtsPurpose, Philosophy, and Goals

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Registration DayART, DANCE, THEATRE, AND FILMMAKING REGISTRATIONDate: Sunday, May 31, 2015Time: Plan your departure in order to arrive on campus between 9:00 a.m. and

11:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time) for registration.Location: Wright Music Building, Room 173Mandatory Orientation for Parents and Students: 2:00 p.m., Tucker Theatre,

Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building

MUSIC REGISTRATIONDate: Sunday, May 31, 2015Time: Plan your departure in order to arrive on campus between 11:00 a.m. and

1:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) for registration.Location: Wright Music Building, Room 173Mandatory Orientation for Parents and Students: 2:00 p.m., Tucker Theatre,

Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building

General Information1. Upon arriving at dormitories after registration, you will be issued your

room key.

2. After registration, students will be restricted to campus. At no time are students allowed to leave the MTSU campus without advance permission of the assistant dean of students or the GSFTA director. All convenience stores bordering campus are considered off-campus.

3. Visitors. Due to the intense study schedule of the GSFTA, there is insufficient time to entertain visitors. Therefore, parents/guardians, other relatives, and friends of students are discouraged from visiting students during the school session.

It is important for students to know that boyfriends or girlfriends are not allowed to come and date during the GSFTA. The school has scheduled mid-school exhibits and concerts at the end of the second week. These will be on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Students may go with their parents to dinner on June 13 but must be back by 9:30 p.m. Sign-out sheets will be in dormitory lobbies for this purpose. The Governor’s School dining hall is unable to provide meals for family members and visitors.

4. Overnight. Students are not allowed to go off campus to spend the night during the GSFTA. Students are not excused to visit relatives, participate in family vacations, attend family reunions or family ceremonies, and so forth. Please do not ask for exceptions. In the case of an emergency, please contact the dean of students (615-830-3217) or the GSFTA director (615-898-2849).

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5. Identificationcards.All GSFTA students and personnel must wear their ID cards at all times. These ID cards not only identify students as GSFTA person-nel and authorize their presence on campus, but also allow admittance to all special events and to the dining hall. For security purposes, persons without proper identification will be subject to questioning by campus police. Report lost ID cards immediately to the GSFTA Office (SFA 111). The charge for lost ID cards is $10 for each replacement.

6. Bulletin board. Scheduled activities, announcements, messages, and changes in the schedule will be posted. Students are responsible for staying informed by keeping up with posted material. Ignorance of changes will not constitute an excuse. Read the bulletin boards daily.

7. Governor’s School for the Arts DRESS CODE (all students): Students should dress appropriately at all times. Swimwear or other inappropriate apparel should not be worn in classes or rehearsals. Shoes must be worn at all times.

Dress Code A (for ALL off-campus trips): Students will wear the official Governor’s School uniform.Men: Black Governor’s School Polo shirt and khaki pants. No sandals or flip-flops.Women: Black Governor’s School Polo shirt and khaki pants or skirts (knee- length or longer). No open-toed shoes.

Dress Code B (music students only): MUSIC CONCERT ATTIRE FOR ON-CAMPUS PERFORMANCES • Women a. Women’s black DRESS slacks or skirts (knee-length or longer). Please

get a deep, rich black for DRESS slacks; no charcoal, navy, or faded black. You will wear the black Governor’s School polo shirt (provided by GSFTA).

b. Women’s black shoes (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES FOR CONCERT ATTIRE).

• Men a. Men’s black DRESS slacks. Please get a deep, rich black for DRESS

slacks; no charcoal, navy, or faded black. You will wear the black Governor’s School polo shirt (provided by GSFTA).

b. Men’s black shoes (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES FOR CONCERT ATTIRE).

Dress Code C (instrumental and vocal students):CONCERT ATTIRE FOR THE FINALE PERFORMANCE• Women Ankle-length black dress with sleeves, or an ankle-length black skirt with

a black top of similar or complementary fabric, black shoes no more than two inches in height, optional modest jewelry (single strand of pearls or a drop-pearl or single stone on a delicate chain.) No long, dangling earrings

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or heavy choke necklaces.

• Men White tux shirt or white long-sleeve, button-down shirt with black bow tie;

black tux pants or black dress slacks; black dress shoes and black socks. No jackets and no tennis shoes.

NOTE: Students will receive one Governor’s School polo shirt free of charge at orientation. Due to how often these shirts must be worn, you may wish to purchase an additional one. To help minimize excessive washings, an additional polo shirt is highly recommended but not mandatory. A form is enclosed in this packet for ordering additional shirts by May 1, 2015. It is recommended that you bring a laundry marker with you to label your shirts. Shirts should be labeled with your name on the tag inside the collar.

8. Dance students. Dance students should bring the items listed below. Women 1. Five to six (5–6) pairs of pink tights 2. Solid-color leotards* 3. Pink pointe shoes 4. Jazz shoes 5. Character shoes (tan or black) 6. One (1) pair black, footless (convertible) tights and leotard/T-shirts

7. Nude-colored leotard and a base for costuming Men 1. Black or gray tights 2. White T-shirts 3. White ballet shoes 4. White socks

5. One (1) pair black, footless (convertible) tights and leotard/T-shirts

*Students should bring enough leotards to last an entire week.

9. Attendance. Students are required to attend all classes, rehearsals, and day and evening performances. Each student must accept personal respon-sibility for rising early enough in the morning to be on time for early classes. GSFTA has a rigorous and demanding schedule. Unexcused absences are not permitted.

10. Transportation. Students are required to use the buses provided by the school for all scheduled trips. No other means of transportation may be used.

11. Vehicles. If students bring motor vehicles to the GSFTA, they must turn in the keys at registration. Students are not permitted to operate any motor vehicles during the school session. Students who leave their vehicles parked on campus must obtain a parking permit from the GSFTA office on registration day. Vehicles without proper parking permits will be towed.

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12. Drugs. Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances are strictly forbidden.

13. No smoking. Smoking is prohibited at the Governor’s School for the Arts.

14. Incidentals. Students will not need any money for lodging and meals at the GSFTA but should bring money for movies, shopping, snacks, mementos, and personal items. There are ATM machines in the Student Union Building.

15. There will be extracurricular activities for students. Some of these will be trips to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville, the Nashville Sym-phony, various universities, and many other events.

16. Instruments and music stands. Music students must bring their own instruments. Each music student (except piano and vocal) must bring a wire music stand clearly labeled with his or her name. It would be helpful if the stand is brought in a case or bag. Musical instruments should be in very good condition. If maintenance or repairs are needed, the GSFTA cannot pay for them. Percussionists should bring sticks, mallets, and any other implements they may need for playing percussion. Music students need to bring hard cases (if available) for any of the following instruments: string bass, cello, trombone, tuba, euphonium, tenor saxophone, and alto saxo-phone. Hard cases are needed for safe transport of these instruments for fi-nale events. At registration, music students will be assigned lockers in which to store their instruments. Each student must bring a combination lock for securing his or her instrument in the locker. Although the GSFTA does everything it can to promote the security of equipment, the school and the State of Tennessee do not carry insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage to equipment, including musical instruments. Students should check their fam-ily’s homeowner’s insurance to see if their instruments will be covered while they are at the GSFTA. If they are not, students are encouraged to purchase insurance coverage before arriving at the school.

17. Student photographs are taken with each arts area, and the photos will be available for purchase.

18. Double-reed students must bring several extra reeds.

19. Bicycles. Bicycles may be brought to campus. They must be parked in bicycle racks and may never be brought into buildings. Students must bring chains and locks for securing their bicycles. The GSFTA is not liable for and cannot replace lost or stolen equipment.

20. Cell Phones/Computers/Personal Property: Cell phones may be brought to the school but must not be used during class, rehearsals, or performances. It is suggested that cell phones and computers be left in rooms during class/performance times.

The school is not responsible for the loss of any cell phones or com-puters or any other personal property. Keep all valuables locked in your room.

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Disciplinary Code Students are expected to follow the rules and regulations set forth by the Governor’s School for the Arts so that all participants may enjoy the full benefit and opportunities provided by this program. GSFTA students are expected to ex-hibit a high level of maturity. It is with this, as well as the students’ personal safety in mind, that these rules have been established and must be followed without exception. The following are unacceptable acts and will result in disciplinary action:1. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs.2. Leaving the dormitory after lights out.3. Misuse/vandalism of MTSU or GSFTA property.4. Leaving campus without permission, which includes leaving campus with

parents or guardians.5. Riding in any car without proper authorization.6. Unexcused absences/tardiness from scheduled classes, school programs,

or events. 7. Fraternizing with college students or persons other than GSFTA personnel.8. Failure to be in one’s assigned room at the 10:30 p.m. dorm check.9. Failure to properly display name badge.10. Failure to complete classroom assignments and projects on time.11. Physical abuse of any person or conduct that threatens or endangers the

health of any person.12. Failure to cooperate with University or GSFTA faculty, staff,

counselors, or other appropriate officials.13. Flagrant and intentional disrespect for or mistreatment of faculty, staff,

counselors, or other students.14. Tampering with emergency equipment, locks, fire alarms, fire hoses, fire

extinguishers, and so forth.15. Possession of laser pointers.16. Willful disruption of programs, rehearsals, and performances.17. Writing on sidewalks or buildings with chalk, or by any other means, is

strictly forbidden by University policy and is considered vandalism.18. Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco.19. Use of a cell phone in class, rehearsals, or performances.20. Incense of any kind.Note: These rules have been provided as general guidelines. Any misconduct or behavior deemed inappropriate will be dealt with on an individual basis.

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Disciplinary Procedures1. Disciplinary reports will be submitted to the dean of students, who will take

the appropriate action. A copy of the disciplinary report will be placed in the student’s file.

2. Intervention for Encouraging Success (IES) will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays as needed. Parents will be notified of any student who has been placed in IES more than one time.

3. After the third IES, students will be referred to the director, placed on disciplinary probation, and face expulsion from the school if the behavior persists. Parents will be notified of probation status.

4. A student may be expelled without disciplinary probation and without notification of parent or guardian for either a single incident (such as the use or possession of a controlled substance or damage to emergency devices) or for a pattern of misbehavior deemed as sufficient grounds for expulsion by the director.

Dormitory Information1. The Governor’s School uses a traditional college dorm living arrangement.

Coed visitation is not permitted. All students must be in their assigned rooms each night at dorm check. It is extremely important that students accept the responsibility never to leave the dorms at night after room check except in case of an emergency. Students and parents should talk about this impor-tant rule at the beginning of school. Also, students and parents should remember that they have signed an agreement to obey all Governor’s School rules and regulations.

2. Linens. Linens are not furnished by the GSFTA. Students must provide their own pillows, pillowcases, regular twin-size (39x80) sheets, towels, and wash cloths. Students are expected to make their own beds daily. Students must provide their own personal effects such as toilet articles, laundry soap, shower soap, blankets, casual clothing, warm sweaters or jackets, raincoats, umbrellas, bathing suits, and alarm clocks. Be sure to bring one blanket. You may bring a guitar, tennis racquet, etc., if you wish. If you have further questions regarding dorms, please call MTSU Housing at (615) 898-5396.

3. Roommates. At registration, you will be assigned a room in the dormitory. You will also be assigned a roommate. Part of the Governor’s School experi-ence is developing new friendships, new perspectives, and new ideas. For this reason, students from the same city or community are not assigned to room together. Roommate requests from students are NOT accepted. Students may change rooms only under extreme circumstances and only with the approval of the dean of students.

4. Trash. There are no trash receptacles in the individual rooms. Students may wish to bring a small trash can or trash bags. Students must dispose of trash in the dumpsters outside the dorms.

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5. Counselors. Counselors will help maintain order, aid in room check on a nightly basis, and check daily to see that each room is locked. There will be two counselors assigned to check each room. They are to assist students with any problems or concerns. While counselors will be kind and consider-ate to students, they must see that all school policies and rules are observed. Students are expected to cooperate fully with the counselors and to treat them also with kindness and consideration.

6. Television. Televisions are located in the lobby of each dormitory. From time to time, the school may provide movies to be shown in the theater located in Keathley University Center. Check the bulletin board for announcements.

7. Telephones. Telephones are not provided in dorms. Students are encour-aged to bring phones.

Pay telephones are located in Walker Library and by the KUC Grill but not in dormitories this summer. If necessary, students may make emergency phone calls without charge at the office of the GSFTA.

8. Locks. Students must lock their dormitory rooms whenever they leave. They should never leave room keys in classrooms or the dining hall. Students must return their keys at the dorm checkout desk at the close of the school. If a key is lost, it must be reported to a counselor immediately. There is a $60 replacement charge. Students who do not return their keys at the end of the school will be charged $60.

9. Personal property. Respect for the personal property of others is expected. However, the responsibility for personal property lies with the individual and not the school. Students should put their names on all personal belongings, luggage, and musical instruments.

10. Air conditioners. Windows in the air-conditioned dorms should never be opened.

11. Dorm check. All students are to be in their assigned rooms for dorm check at 10:30 p.m. each night unless otherwise indicated on the schedule. Lights out will be at 11:00 p.m. Quiet hours are between 11:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

12. Visitation. Coeducational visitation is not permitted at any time in dormi tory rooms. No outside visitors are allowed in dormitory rooms.

13. Fire regulation. The burning of candles, incense, etc., is prohibited. No incense of any kind is to be brought onto campus. Cooking in the dormitory rooms is not allowed. Microwaves of no more than 700 watts and refrigerators of 2.5 cubic ft. or less are allowed but not recom mended. The use of hot plates, electric skillets, etc., is prohibited. There will be fire and tornado drills during the school. Everyone is required to follow instructions during drills. Procedures will be discussed at hall meetings.

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14 Lobby. Students may use the dormitory lobby for visitation unless otherwise indicated. There will be MTSU housing staff present in the lobbies; please cooperate with their requests.

15. Pizza. Pizzas may be ordered from off-campus and delivered to dorm lobbies or picked up in the Grill in Keathley University Center. Pizzas are to be ordered so that they arrive no later than 10:00 p.m. Place trash in outside receptacles. DO NOT LEAVE TRASH IN LOBBY.

16. Hall meetings. The counseling staff will schedule hall meetings as necessary. Full dormitory meetings may be scheduled by the assistant dean of students. Attendance is required for both.

17. Radios. Radios may not be played after lights out.

18. Safety regulations. Safety regulations prohibit running in the dormitories and climbing trees, buildings, structures, etc.

19. Musical instruments. Musical instruments may not be played in the dormitories at any time.

20. Room checks. Rooms will be checked by counselors each morning. Students should make reasonable efforts to keep their rooms in good order. Beds should be made up daily, trash cans should be emptied, clothes should be on hangers, and absolutely no open food and drink cans should be left in the room.

21. Unauthorized personnel. Students should always report to the counselors immediately the presence of anyone other than MTSU personnel and GSFTA personnel in the dormitory halls.

22. Maintenance. Maintenance problems with air conditioning, lights, plumbing, and so forth should be reported to the counselors.

23. Alcohol and drugs. Alcoholic beverages are illegal on campus. GSFTA is unconditionally opposed to and intolerant of the use of illegal and/or controlled substances. Students found in possession of illegal drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to remain in the GSFTA program.

24. Damages. The GSFTA is a summer guest at MTSU. All members of the school must be careful not to mistreat University property. Any damages to dorm rooms, classrooms, the cafeteria, or other University property will be charged directly to those who caused the damage. Students and/or their parents/guardians will be responsible for damages students cause.

25. Inspection. All dorm rooms are the property of the University. While students’ rights to privacy will be honored as much as possible, GSFTA officials have the right and the obligation to inspect any room if there is reason to believe that it may contain alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco products.

26. Security. MTSU security hall guards are stationed in each dormitory lobby between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

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Bookstore Phillips Bookstore is located in the Student Union Building. The bookstore stocks food items, paper goods, nonprescription medicines, school supplies, etc.

Clinic/Health Services, 898-2988 MTSU Health Services is located in the Health, Wellness, and Recreation Center and has been secured for use by the GSFTA students and staff. Students who need medical care should report to a counselor. Students will be permitted the use of MTSU Health Services only when accompanied by a counselor. Students who need medical attention other than that available at Health Services, or upon request, may be taken to the hospital or a local physician. Prescription drugs may be obtained at the MTSU or a local pharmacy. Students should check with their counselors for procedures. The school is not responsible for any medical expenses of students.

Computer Technology Access Faculty, staff, and students at Middle Tennessee State University have access to computers and the Internet through Walker Library. All users are expected to maintain the highest standards in the use of computer technology and to be care-ful to reflect the academic values held by a scholarly community whose purpose is to use all facilities in the pursuit of educational and public service goals. How-ever, library personnel do not monitor or censor the use of University computers. Governor’s School students may have access to these computers only if they provide written approval from their parents or guardians. If they do have approval, they will be encouraged to maintain the same high standards in their use of the computers. If it is discovered that a student has failed to maintain appropriate standards, the student may be dismissed from the school.

Dining Facility One of the University’s dining facilities is assigned for use by the GSFTA. Students must have their name tags prominently displayed for admittance. The Governor’s School dining hall is unable to provide free meals for family members or guests.

Emergency Information, May 31–June 25, 2015GSFTAOffice:(615)898-2223Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–noon; 1:00–4:30 p.m. After Hours: Dean of Students Terry Jolley, (615) 830-3217GSFTA Fax: (615) 898-2326MTSU Public Safety: (615) 898-2424

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Laundry Coin-operated washers and dryers are located in dormitories. Students must use the facilities in their dorms and may not go to other dorms. Students should never leave clothes unattended in the laundry rooms ($1.50 per load in washers; $1.50 per 45-minute drying cycle).

Library, Music - Walker Library, 1st Floor, 494-7784James E. Walker Library contains over more than one million volumes and mroe than 33,000 serial specials.

Library Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

The Howard Music Collection is in the reference area on the first floor of the Walker Library. GSFTA students may examine scores and use reference works in the library only. Materials may not be checked out.

Mail The MTSU Post Office is located in Keathley University Center. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Letters to students may be mailed here. Letters and packages sent to students via the U.S. Postal Service or private shippers such as UPS should be addressed as follows: Student Name Governor’s School for the Arts MTSU Box 38 1301 East Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Students are responsible for picking up their own mail at the Post Office during regular operating hours. Do not send cash through the mail! If you need to send money to students, please send traveler’s checks or money orders. These may be cashed at the University Bookstore. MTSU nor the Governor’s School will be responsible for cash sent through the mail.

Website address: www.gsfta.com

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ACT Testing If a student needs to take the ACT during the summer, please schedule before the April test date as June 13 conflicts with GSFTA’s Parent Day, and all students must attend this event.

Mid-Session Concert/Performance On Saturday, June 13, parents are invited to visit the Governor’s School and observe the work of students. Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue throughout the afternoon. Parents are encouraged to attend. Students must attend only the performance in their discipline. Parents may take their children off campus for dinner or shopping, provided that students are back in their dorms by 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. (The Governor’s School dining hall cannot provide meals for parents or visitors at lunch or dinner.) Teachers invited to the GSFTA to receive awards will be recognized in the program.

RecreationSwimming Pool and Recreation Center There are both indoor pools and outdoor pools and a sun deck at the Student Recrea tion Center. Students must present their ID cards for admittance.

Talent Show Each year the GSFTA hosts a talent show. Awards are presented to the top performers at an awards ceremony. Have a hidden talent? Check with your counselors for details. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the bulletin board along with audition times. If you have a costume, be sure to bring it with you. Comedy, music, juggling, art, dance, and mime are some of the areas in which you may compete.

Things Not to Bring Do not bring any of the following items to campus: roller blades, skateboards, scooters, or laser pointers. If found, these items will be taken and held in the Governor’s School office until the conclusion of school. Please be aware that neither the Governor’s School nor MTSU is responsible or liable for loss of any personal property.

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Parent Visitation During the school, several concerts/performances will be open to the general public. There will be an Honors Concert/Performance in music, theatre, and dance in addition to the mid-session performances. We welcome parents to attend, but for safety purposes, we ask that parents do not visit the dorms or drive their children to or from the dorms before or after these performances. It is impossible for school staff to recognize all the parents and students seen talking, walking, or riding with someone other than school personnel, is cause for alarm. Parents who live in the middle Tennessee area can easily attend more events than those who live in other areas of the state. This causes some students to feel homesick when other parents visit their children, and they can’t enjoy the same privilege. We ask that you keep these two things in mind when attending performances other than the mid-session or finale performances. If you need to bring items to the school for your child, we ask that you do this during daytime hours and leave them at the school office, not at the dorms. Thank you for your understanding and help. The safety and well-being of each student is our top priority.

Finale EventsAll finale events and performances will be held on campus June 24 and 25, 2015. Specific times for area performances will be available at registration on May 31, 2015.

Check-OutJune 25, 2015 The entire student body must attend all finale performances. Students are not allowed to leave until June 25, 2015. Student check-out will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Additional information will be available on registration day.

Procedure• After you have packed and cleaned your room, inform your counselor.

• He/she will issue you a check-out slip. Take this along with your key to the MTSU R.A. located in the lobby. • The R.A. will sign you out. Turn in your room key at the dorm desk. Remember: there is a $60 plus tax charge for lost keys. • Any damage to the room will be assessed immediately following check- out. Students are responsible for any charges resulting from damages.• There will be charges for any garbage left in the lobby, dorm rooms, or bathrooms. TAKE GARBAGE TO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES.

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Places of Worship Ensemble participation and studio work in all of the arts is required throughout the GSFTA session including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. However, students may attend worship services on weekends when those services do not conflict with GSFTA events. Students who would like to attend services must have written approval from their parents or guardians (see rules agreement in student packet). The Governor’s School cannot provide transportation. Students may not return home or leave the Murfreesboro/Rutherford County area to attend services.

Area Hotels/Motels Visit the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce website for an up-to-date list of places to stay while attending GSFTA events:www.rutherfordchamber.org/Lodging-Travel-Tourism. You may also wish to visit the Nashville Chamber of Commerce website:www.nashvillechamber.com.

RestaurantsMurfreesboro restaurant website link: www.rutherfordchamber.org/Restaurants-Food-Beverages.

Directions/Maps/AccessGovernor’s School for the Arts website:www.gsfta.com.

GPS Address1439 Faulkinberry DriveMurfreesboro, TN

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Campus Map Legend (addresses shown are for location only, NOT mailing)ABER Abernathy Hall, 1719 Alumni Drive, D5ALOF Alumni Office,2263 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, A5ALUM Alumni House, 2259 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, A5AMG Alumni Memorial Gym, 2610 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, B3BAS Business and Aerospace Building, 1642 MTSU Boulevard, D4BDA Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building, 615 Champion Way, C3BH Beasley Hall, 323 Friendship Street, C5BLH TCWNHA (Black House), 1417 East Main Street, C6BSC Bell Street Center, 503-509 Bell Street, (See inset at top right)CAB Cope Administration Building, 315 Visitor’s Circle, B5CH College Heights Building, 1607 East Main Street, C6CKNB Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building, 610 Champion Way, C3COE College of Education Building, 1756 MTSU Boulevard, D4COGN Central Utility Plant/Cogeneration Plant, 729 Champion Way, C2COMM John Bragg Mass Communication Building, 1735 Blue Raider Drive, D4CORL Corlew Hall, 1634 MTSU Boulevard, C3CSB Central Services Building (Day Care Center), 1835 Alumni Drive, E5DH Deere Hall, 1619 Alumni Drive, D5DSB Davis Science Building, 422 Old Main Circle, C4DYS Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia, 200 North Baird Lane, C6EHS Ellington Human Sciences Building, 2623 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, A2EZEL Ezell Hall, 1727 Blue Raider Drive, D5FAIR Fairview Building, 820 Fairview Avenue, A1FH Forrest Hall, 543 Champion Way, C3GH Greenhouse, 1724 Lightning Way, D3GRH Gracy Hall, 321 Friendship Street, C5HARR Center for Historic Preservation (Harrison House), 1416 East Main Street, B6HC Horticulture Facility, 1714 Lightning Way, D3HH Haynes House, 1411 East Main Street, , B6HMA Housing Maintenance Annex, D3HOB Holmes Building (Maintenance Complex), 836 Champion Way, D2HONR Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building, 1737 Blue Raider Drive, D4ING Sam H. Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, A5JACK Tom H. Jackson Building, 628 Alma Mater Drive, B3JCH Jim Cummings Hall, 1744 MTSU Boulevard, D3JH Jones Hall, 624 Old Main Circle, C3JUB James Union Building, 516 Alma Mater Drive, B4JUDD Judd Hall, 217 Friendship Street, C5KOM Kirksey Old Main, 612 Old Main Circle, B3KSHF Emmett and Rose Kennon Sports Hall of Fame, 1320 Greenland Drive, B2KUC Keathley University Center, 1524 Military Memorial, C4LH Lyon Hall, 414 Alma Mater Drive, B4LIB James E. Walker Library, 1611 Alumni Drive, D5LRC Ned McWherter Learning Resources Center, 1558 Military Memorial, C4MARY Miss Mary Hall, 414 Alma Mater Drive, B4MB McFarland Building, 654 Founder's Lane, D3MC Murphy Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, B2MCH McHenry Hall, 414 Alma Mater Drive, B4MGB Midgett Building, 612 Old Main Circle, B3MOH Monohan Hall, 312 Alma Mater Drive, B5NEO Naked Eye Observatory, 346 Old Main Circle, B4NICK Nicks Hall, 1715 Alumni Drive, D5OBS Observatory, 346 Old Main Circle, C5PCS Homer Pittard Campus School, 923 East Lytle Street, A4PH Peck Hall, 537 Old Main Circle, B4PHLP Project Help, 206 North Baird Lane, C5PHO Photography Building, 431 Friendship Street, C4PKS Parking Services Building, 1403 East Main Street, B6POOL Natatorium, 1319 Faulkinberry Drive, B3PS Public Safety, 1412 East Main Street, B6PSB Printing Services Building, 1756 Greenland Drive, D2REC Health, Wellness, and Recreation Center (Health Services located inside the HWRC), 1848 Blue Raider Drive, E4REH Reynolds Hall, 312 Alma Mater Drive, B5RH Rutledge Hall, 526 Alma Mater Drive, B3ROTX ROTC Annex, 531 Champion Way, C4SAG Stark Agribusiness and Agriscience Center, 651 Founder's Lane, D3SBA Strobel Biology Annex, 422 Old Main Circle, C4SBCH Stephen B. Smith Baseball Clubhouse, 641 Champion Way, C2SCA Scarlett Commons Apartments 1-9, 1858 MTSU Boulevard, E3SCB Sports Club Complex, 2111 East Main Street, F7SCH Schardt Hall, 312 Alma Mater Drive, B5SCI Science Building (under construction), 440 Friendship Street, C5SCP Satellite Chiller Plant, 215 College Heights, C5SFA Saunders Fine Arts Building, 629 Normal Way, C3SIMS Sims Hall, 215 Friendship Street, C5SMH Smith Hall, 318 Old Main Circle, C5SSB Student Services Building (under construction), 1860 Blue Raider Drive, E4STU Student Union Building, 1768 MTSU Boulevard, E4TB Telescope Building, 1852 MTSU Boulevard, F4TENN Buck Bouldin Tennis Center, 1210 Greenland Drive, B1TCM Telecommunications Building, 732 Champion Way, D2TLC Tennessee Livestock Center, 1720 Greenland Drive, D2TODD Andrew L. Todd Hall, 542 Old Main Circle, C4VA Vocational Agriculture, 1704 Lightning Way, D3VET Voorhies Engineering Technology, 1212 Faulkinberry Drive, B3WANH Internal Audit (Wansley House), 209 North Baird Lane, C6WASS Budget Office (Wassom House), 204 North Baird Lane, C5WC Woodmore Cybercafe, 319 Friendship Street, C5WH Warehouse (Maintenance Complex), 1672 Greenland Drive, D1WLA Womack Lane Apartments A-L, 1815 Alumni Drive, E5WMB Wright Music Building, 1439 Faulkinberry Drive, C3WPS Wiser-Patten Science Hall, 422 Old Main Circle, C4WSC Wood-Stegall Center (Development and University Relations), 120 Old Main Circle, B5

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Campus Map Legend (addresses shown are for location only, NOT mailing)ABER Abernathy Hall, 1719 Alumni Drive, D5ALOF Alumni Offi ce,2263 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, A5ALUM Alumni House, 2259 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, A5AMG Alumni Memorial Gym,

2610 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, B3BAS Business and Aerospace Building,

1642 MTSU Boulevard, D4BDA Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building,

615 Champion Way, C3BH Beasley Hall, 323 Friendship Street, C5BLH TCWNHA (Black House), 1417 East Main Street, C6BSB Bell Street Building, 503-509 Bell Street,

(See inset at top right)CAB Cope Administration Building, 315 Visitor’s Circle, B5CH College Heights Building, 1607 East Main Street, C6CKNB Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building,

610 Champion Way, C3COE College of Education Building,

1756 MTSU Boulevard, D4COGN Central Utility Plant/Cogeneration Plant,

729 Champion Way, C2COMM John Bragg Mass Communication Building,

1735 Blue Raider Drive, D4CORL Corlew Hall, 1634 MTSU Boulevard, C3CSB Central Services Building (Day Care Center),

1835 Alumni Drive, E5DH Deere Hall, 1619 Alumni Drive, D5DSB Davis Science Building, 422 Old Main Circle, C4DYS Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of

Dyslexia, 200 North Baird Lane, C6EHS Ellington Human Sciences Building, 2623 Middle

Tennessee Boulevard, A2EZEL Ezell Hall, 1727 Blue Raider Drive, D5FAIR Fairview Building, 820 Fairview Avenue, A1FH Forrest Hall, 543 Champion Way, C3GH Greenhouse, 1724 Lightning Way, D3GRH Gracy Hall, 321 Friendship Street, C5HARR Center for Historic Preservation (Harrison House),

1416 East Main Street, B6HC Horticulture Facility, 1714 Lightning Way, D3HH Haynes House, 1411 East Main Street, , B6HMA Housing Maintenance Annex, , D3HOB Holmes Building (Maintenance Complex),

836 Champion Way, D2

HONR Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building, 1737 Blue Raider Drive, D4

ING Sam H. Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, A5

JACK Tom H. Jackson Building, 628 Alma Mater Drive, B3JCH Jim Cummings Hall, 1744 MTSU Boulevard, D3JH Jones Hall, 624 Old Main Circle, C3JUB James Union Building, 516 Alma Mater Drive, B4JUDD Judd Hall, 217 Friendship Street, C5KOM Kirksey Old Main, 612 Old Main Circle, B3KSHF Emmett and Rose Kennon Sports Hall of Fame,

1320 Greenland Drive, B2KUC Keathley University Center,

1524 Military Memorial, C4LH Lyon Hall, 414 Alma Mater Drive, B4LIB James E. Walker Library, 1611 Alumni Drive, D5LRC Ned McWherter Learning Resources Center,

1558 Military Memorial, C4MARY Miss Mary Hall, 414 Alma Mater Drive, B4MB McFarland Building, 654 Founder’s Lane, D3MC Murphy Center, 2650 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, B2MCH McHenry Hall, 414 Alma Mater Drive, B4MGB Midgett Building, 612 Old Main Circle, B3MOH Monohan Hall, 312 Alma Mater Drive, B5NEO Naked Eye Observatory, 346 Old Main Circle, B4NICK Nicks Hall, 1715 Alumni Drive, D5OBS Observatory, 346 Old Main Circle, C5PCS Homer Pittard Campus School,

923 East Lytle Street, A4PH Peck Hall, 537 Old Main Circle, B4PHLP Project Help, 206 North Baird Lane, C5PHO Photography Building, 431 Friendship Street, C4PKS Parking Services Building, 1403 East Main Street, B6POOL Natatorium, 1319 Faulkinberry Drive, B3PS Public Safety, 1412 East Main Street, B6PSB Printing Services Building, 1756 Greenland Drive, D2REC Health, Wellness, and Recreation Center (Health

Services located inside the HWRC), 1848 Blue Raider Drive, E4

REH Reynolds Hall, 312 Alma Mater Drive, B5RH Rutledge Hall, 526 Alma Mater Drive, B3ROTX ROTC Annex, 531 Champion Way, C4SAG Stark Agribusiness and Agriscience Center,

651 Founder’s Lane, D3

SBA Strobel Biology Annex, 422 Old Main Circle, C4SBCH Stephen B. Smith Baseball Clubhouse,

641 Champion Way, C2SCA Scarlett Commons Apartments 1-9,

1858 MTSU Boulevard, E3SCB Sports Club Complex, , F7SCH Schardt Hall, 312 Alma Mater Drive, B5SCI Science Building (under construction),

440 Friendship Street, C5SCP Satellite Chiller Plant, 215 College Heights, C5SFA Saunders Fine Arts Building, 629 Normal Way, C3SIMS Sims Hall, 215 Friendship Street, C5SMH Smith Hall, 318 Old Main Circle, C5SSB Student Services Building (under construction),

1860 Blue Raider Drive, E4STU Student Union Building, 1768 MTSU Boulevard, E4TB Telescope Building, 1852 MTSU Boulevard, F4TENN Buck Bouldin Tennis Center,

1210 Greenland Drive, B1TCM Telecommunications Building,

732 Champion Way, D2TLC Tennessee Livestock Center,

1720 Greenland Drive, D2TODD Andrew L. Todd Hall, 542 Old Main Circle, C4VA Vocational Agriculture, 1704 Lightning Way, D3VET Voorhies Engineering Technology,

1212 Faulkinberry Drive, B3WANH Internal Audit (Wansley House),

209 North Baird Lane, C6WASS Budget Offi ce (Wassom House),

204 North Baird Lane, C5WC Woodmore Cybercafe, 319 Friendship Street, C5WH Warehouse (Maintenance Complex),

1672 Greenland Drive, D1WLA Womack Lane Apartments A-L,

1815 Alumni Drive, E5WMB Wright Music Building, 1439 Faulkinberry Drive, C3WPS Wiser-Patten Science Hall, 422 Old Main Circle, C4WSC Wood-Stegall Center (Development and University

Relations), 120 Old Main Circle, B5

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